(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 22, 2009 ) Bozeman, MT— AdventureWomen, Inc., the oldest worldwide adventure travel company for active women over 30, is offering a hiking adventure in Switzerland that takes adventurous women through the gentle, rolling meadows of the charming and traditional Appenzell region in Eastern Switzerland, located at the foot of the Alpstein ridges in the Swiss Alps. Participants also journey to Engelberg, “Cradle of Switzerland”, and the largest Swiss resort in the central part of the country.

On this quintessential Swiss hiking trip, explore lush green alpine meadows, snow-covered mountains, and crystal-clear mountain lakes of Switzerland. Discover the Swiss culture, art, history, food, and folklore that define the two areas of Appenzell and Engelberg. See finely-painted wooden houses, stone buildings from the 16th century, miniature cattle, and the “Landsgemeindeplatz,” the square where the annual outdoor voting takes place. Accommodations in Switzerland while on this walking holiday are in a splendidly gabled family-owned historic Swiss chalet filled with artwork, and in a delightful family-run hotel.

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise. More than any country in the world, this small but sophisticated nation has been developed specifically for the ideal walking vacation. Nature paths, hiking trails, trekking routes, and alpine mountaineering tracks run for 30,000 miles through Switzerland. The scenery ranges from the great Swiss Alps and their foothills to gentle rolling farmland. A network of trains, buses, and lifts makes every district and every village easily accessible to walkers. Only AdventureWomen, Inc., offers a small and intimate group setting that promotes sisterhood, cultural immersion, and truly unique travel experiences.

Trip Highlights:
• Visit St. Gallen and its old town, the cradle of the Swiss textile industry; its Baroque cathedral; and the Abbey Library (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Learn to bake traditional “Appenseller Biber” and prepare Cheese Fondue.
• Stroll through mountain paths and walk to the Waterfall Valley to discover the health benefits of Nordic walking. Experience the “Kneipp Cure,” a wellness method used throughout Europe.
• Meet local women in an informal gathering, and have lunch at a summer alp with a Swiss farm family.
• Ride a scooter down the winter toboggan run of Gerschnialp Mountain (optional).
• Use scenic cable cars, chairlifts, and trains to and from our hikes. Travel in the “Rotair,” Europe’s only revolving cable car, up to Mt. Titlis at 10,000 feet

Dates: September 4-13th, 2009. Cost: $3895 ($600 Deposit). For more information, contact Stephanie Moreland at stephanie@atmstravelnews.com or visit the website.

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Contact Information:
AdventureWomen, Inc
Stephanie Moreland
Tel: 832-755-7661
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